Groups holding rally to decry Carcieri’s immigration order – Rhode Island From: boston.com
Tagged: protest, Rhode IslandPosted on: May 1st, 2008
Immigrants’ rights groups are planning a rally at the Statehouse to call on Gov. Don Carcieri to rescind his executive order that cracks down on illegal immigrants.
more stories like thisThe rally is scheduled for Thursday, the same day protests are being held around the nation to demand comprehensive federal immigration legislation.
In Rhode Island, groups including the Center for Hispanic Advocacy and Policy and Ocean State Action say immigration reform is a federal responsibility, not a state one.”*
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